Could heartburn meds spur growth of drug-resistant germs in your gut?

by Amy Norton, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—Common heartburn meds may foster the growth of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the gut, a new research review suggests.In an analysis of 12 past studies,

Updated on: May 10,2024

Could heartburn meds spur growth of drug-resistant germs in your gut?

by Amy Norton, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—Common heartburn meds may foster the growth of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the gut, a new research review suggests.In an analysis of 12 past studies,

Updated on:May 10,2024

Low-calorie sweeteners do not mean low risk for infants

by Leanne Yohemas,University of CalgaryA researcher conducts test on low-calorie sweeteners in the lab. Credit: Riley BrandtMany people turn to artificial or so-called natural sweeteners to cut

Updated on: June 28,2024

Low-calorie sweeteners do not mean low risk for infants

by Leanne Yohemas,University of CalgaryA researcher conducts test on low-calorie sweeteners in the lab. Credit: Riley BrandtMany people turn to artificial or so-called natural sweeteners to cut

Updated on:June 28,2024

Tackling the collateral damage from antibiotics

by European Molecular Biology LaboratoryEMBL researchers and colleagues have analysed the effects of 144 antibiotics on our most common gut microbes. Their study substantially improves our unders

Updated on: June 06,2024

Tackling the collateral damage from antibiotics

by European Molecular Biology LaboratoryEMBL researchers and colleagues have analysed the effects of 144 antibiotics on our most common gut microbes. Their study substantially improves our unders

Updated on:June 06,2024

Personalized gut microbiome analysis for colorectal cancer classification with explainable AI

by Tokyo Institute of TechnologyGraphical abstract. Credit: Tokyo TechThe gut microbiome comprises a complex population of different bacterial species that are essential to human health. In recen

Updated on: May 21,2024

Personalized gut microbiome analysis for colorectal cancer classification with explainable AI

by Tokyo Institute of TechnologyGraphical abstract. Credit: Tokyo TechThe gut microbiome comprises a complex population of different bacterial species that are essential to human health. In recen

Updated on:May 21,2024

The "gold" in breast milk

by University of BonnThe photo shows Professor Dorothee Viemann (right) and Dr. Sabine Pirr, senior physician at the intensive care unit for premature and full-term infants at Hannover Medical Sc

Updated on: May 28,2024

The "gold" in breast milk

by University of BonnThe photo shows Professor Dorothee Viemann (right) and Dr. Sabine Pirr, senior physician at the intensive care unit for premature and full-term infants at Hannover Medical Sc

Updated on:May 28,2024

Risk for GI bleed increased with hemodialysis versus peritoneal dialysis

by Elana GotkineThe risk for newly diagnosed gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is increased for patients undergoing hemodialysis (HD) versus peritoneal dialysis (PD), according to a study published onlin

Updated on: April 24,2024

Risk for GI bleed increased with hemodialysis versus peritoneal dialysis

by Elana GotkineThe risk for newly diagnosed gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is increased for patients undergoing hemodialysis (HD) versus peritoneal dialysis (PD), according to a study published onlin

Updated on:April 24,2024

Researchers reveal prevalence of persistent symptoms in patients with microscopic colitis

by Brittany Phillips,University of North Carolina Health CareCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt's a hidden cause of diarrhea, and the development of the disease is poorly understood. Multip

Updated on: January 25,2024

Researchers reveal prevalence of persistent symptoms in patients with microscopic colitis

by Brittany Phillips,University of North Carolina Health CareCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt's a hidden cause of diarrhea, and the development of the disease is poorly understood. Multip

Updated on:January 25,2024

FDA approves Linzess to treat constipation in children, teens

by Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration approvedLinzess(linaclotide) as a once-daily treatment for pediatric patients ages 6 to 17 years with functional constipation.The appro

Updated on: February 19,2024

FDA approves Linzess to treat constipation in children, teens

by Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration approvedLinzess(linaclotide) as a once-daily treatment for pediatric patients ages 6 to 17 years with functional constipation.The appro

Updated on:February 19,2024

New findings on the effects of COVID-19 on the colon

by Johannes Angerer,Medical University of ViennaGraphical abstract. Credit:International Journal of Molecular Sciences(2022). DOI: 10.3390/ijms231810451Although SARS-CoV-2 infections

Updated on: June 17,2024

New findings on the effects of COVID-19 on the colon

by Johannes Angerer,Medical University of ViennaGraphical abstract. Credit:International Journal of Molecular Sciences(2022). DOI: 10.3390/ijms231810451Although SARS-CoV-2 infections

Updated on:June 17,2024

Reverse metabolomics: New method finds biomarker for inflammatory bowel disease

byUniversity of California - San DiegoMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0In recent years, m

Updated on: January 25,2024

Reverse metabolomics: New method finds biomarker for inflammatory bowel disease

byUniversity of California - San DiegoMicrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0In recent years, m

Updated on:January 25,2024

Consumer Health: Who needs a gluten-free diet and why?

by Laurel KellyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMarch is National Nutrition Month, which makes this a good time to learn why some people need a gluten-free diet.Whole grains are an important part of h

Updated on: May 09,2024

Consumer Health: Who needs a gluten-free diet and why?

by Laurel KellyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMarch is National Nutrition Month, which makes this a good time to learn why some people need a gluten-free diet.Whole grains are an important part of h

Updated on:May 09,2024

A simple diagnostic tool for gastrointestinal disorders

by Anne Trafton,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMIT researchers designed this quipu-inspired device that can be used to measure pressure inside the digestive tract and diagnose a variety of

Updated on: May 10,2024

A simple diagnostic tool for gastrointestinal disorders

by Anne Trafton,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMIT researchers designed this quipu-inspired device that can be used to measure pressure inside the digestive tract and diagnose a variety of

Updated on:May 10,2024